ACT Remainder - Gungahlin vs Franklin
The verdict
ACT Remainder - Gungahlin rates higher for liveability (74 vs 69). Franklin rates higher for education (89 vs 55). Franklin is closer to the coast (109.4 km vs 110.5 km).
Scores
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 67 |
| Transport | 33 | 45 |
| Education | 55 | 89 |
| Liveability | 74 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19 | 7,484 |
| Median age | 17 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $2,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.8% | 66.9% |
| Born in Australia | 36.8% | 47.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: ACT Remainder - Gungahlin High Growth · Franklin High Growth
Property
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 187 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 508 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 2,686 |
ACT Remainder - Gungahlin is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | 1,098 |
See the full school list on each profile: ACT Remainder - Gungahlin · Franklin
Transport
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 110.5 km | 109.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.4 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19 | 7,484 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 7,491 |
| Projected 2041 | 27 | 10,671 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, ACT Remainder - Gungahlin or Franklin?
Franklin has a higher average school ICSEA (ACT Remainder - Gungahlin 1078 vs Franklin 1098; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, ACT Remainder - Gungahlin or Franklin?
Franklin has the higher transport score (ACT Remainder - Gungahlin 33/100 vs Franklin 45/100).
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